Lebanon: Israeli occupation forces advance and artillery shelling resumes in the south

Lebanon’s National News Agency reported that Israeli occupation forces intensified their field operations on Friday, advancing their military vehicles while conducting artillery shelling on two towns in the country’s south.

The agency reported that an Israeli force advanced toward the outskirts of the town of Deir Mimas, located near the border in southeastern Lebanon, reaching the intersection area near a newly established Lebanese Army checkpoint, amid ongoing field activities in the region.

The agency also indicated that Israeli vehicles advanced from the town of al-Tayri toward the outskirts of Hadatha in the Bint Jbeil district.

It added that Israeli artillery shelled the towns of al-Mansouri and Majdal Zoun, as well as Wadi al-Aziya, on Friday morning.

Meanwhile, Israeli occupation forces, which are present in dozens of southern villages and towns, have been carrying out systematic demolition operations at a near-daily pace, while continuing their airstrikes and artillery bombardments.